Ashley D.

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Brian has handled our graphic design and website needs for several years and we have always been extremely satisfied with his work. He's very imaginative, professional and presents our projects in a timely fashion. Highly recommend!!

Rachael L.

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Adam is an amazing designer...extremely talented. He is currently our designer for the 2014 American Advertising Awards for the Raleigh Durham market. He made our vision a reality and then some. I highly recommend his work.

Trey H.

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Over the past 16 years, I have retained the services of Razorback Graphic Illustration for a multitude of projects for over 20 clients. On each occasion, Bryan has surpassed mine and my clients expectations. As a niche marketing company specializing in entrepreneurial startups, my clients have an array of graphic design needs including logo illustrations, web site design, social media networking and providing consulting on developing strategic marketing plans. He would even graciously provide technical support if one of my client's office computers malfunctioned regardless of the time of day or night. His pricing and professionalism have helped me grow my business throughout the years. He has an innate talent for listening to the client and then creating a logo or web site design that conveys his complete comprehension of their vision. However, what is even more important is that Bryan's designs uniquely and creatively deliver a motivating call to action message to the target audience. I credit my success and the success of my clients to his efforts. I am extremely fortunate to have him as associate and even more privileged to call him a friend.

Cameron K.

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Brenna did an amazing job on my business website! I came into the project with only the bare bones essentials and she fleshed everything out so perfectly. She was very fast at responding to my requests and was very easy to work with on all aspects. Her writing and design work is very professional, she really brought my business up to the next level with the website creation.

Fredda G.

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I have known Kim Mangal for a long time and have seen alot of the work she has done and its always great. When my business needed a new look I immediately contacted Kim. After our first meeting over the phone she understood exactly what was needed and got to work. She presented a few logos to choose from in a timely manner and we had trouble choosing. When we did finally pick, she presented the logo with all the information needed to use in various ways (color, b&w, small, large, etc.). A year later we still love our look and proudly display our new logo on all of our communications.

Andrew C.

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Gina Pettaris is consistently creative, professional, organized, and conscientious as a visual designer/art director. I’ve seen her repeatedly go the extra mile to assure client satisfaction. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her as a fellow designer. She was often my go-to to bounce creative ideas off of and one to consult when determining the feasibility of visual design solutions. I have never seen Gina turn down a challenge nor turn down the chance to help a team member in need during crunch time. She is an active member in the design community and an inspiration to her fellow designers. Gina is a tremendous asset and I highly recommend her for your next design project!

Yvonne C.

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Jason developed and designed a business website for me. We discussed what I needed. He provided a draft and I was surprised by the awesome design, quality and enhancements. Frankly it was beautuful! He is great to work with because he is patient, professional and meticulous to produce a high quality product. All I can say is that I am very very pleased and would hire again. Thank you.

Chris F.

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Concept development, branding and identity unification, print and publishing design, copywriting, web design, and abstract photography -- these are my tools, and it is with these that ATB multimedia design brings forth your ideas into lush, full-concept, and market-minded points of action.

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I am not an artist in the drawing sense, but I am an artist when it comes to creativity. I enjoy expanding my mind, coming up with new ideas for creating and developing new projects.
When given a project, I begin to research and seek out similar artwork, observing similar patterns. The information gathered is used as a guide in developing my own style. The next step would be to outline, sketch, develop drafts (at least three times before final results), compose and develop a composition of the project, laying out all details as to how the project will be composed and developed. Afterward, the proposal will be presented to the client for review, revision, and approval.

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Anthony Web Design has been developing websites for clients across the United States for 15 years. We specialize in e-commerce and content management systems that give our clients control of their websites.
We have over 200 clients in Eastern North Carolina and across the U.S. We have packages to fit all budgets.
We strive to create professional websites on time and on budget.

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I provide a full-service, cross-functional, problem solving service for process, design auditing and improvement. To stay in touch with my roots, I continue to offer repair services for medical devices, laboratory equipment, laboratory robotics/automation, DNA and RNA synthesizers and CNC equipment.
I also provide process auditing as well as process hardware improvement and modification for efficiency, increased output and off-specification applications. One of the things that allows me to be cross-functional is, I keep my interests in many business and technologies growing through patent and FTO search functions that I provide to inventors and companies creating innovations. I provide Solidworks CAD design services as well.
I have worked with everything, from world-class pharmaceutical companies to local instrumentation service shops. I can usually provide significant advantage on any project where I am involved. I can design special purpose CNC equipment for machine work. I can also provide education services to various schools and companies wanting their students and employees to understand and employ robotics and automation to greater advantage. If the project is technical and hardware in nature, I can find a beneficial and advantageous solution.

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I work from home or a coffee shop. Let me help you design any kind of material you may need.
I can do a range of invites, posters, book covers, videos, logos, etc. You name it, and I can put it together and make it clean and beautiful!

Q & A

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

Why should you hire a web designer?

Your website is often the first thing your customers see when they’re searching for a business or service on the web. As the face of your organization, your website needs to be attractive and functional, offering the latest features that users now expect. To plan and design a site that both reflects your company’s mission and values and appeals to customers takes a professional web designer. While free online services can help people set up websites, web designers can provide a unique solution made specifically to meet customers’ personal or business needs.

Most web designers offer a wide variety of services to make your website aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. Modern web design must be mobile-friendly and scalable, capable of expanding to include a blog, social media sites, and even video streaming; web designers are experts at integrating various web technologies. They can build the site, add functionality, test it, launch it on a live server, and track and maintain its performance.

In addition to web design and graphic design, some web design providers also offer development and security services, including search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing and management, logo design, site maintenance, domain registration and hosting, protection against malware, and digital marketing and content services.

What makes a good logo design?

A good logo is an easily identifiable, memorable image that represents your brand. A good logo design aligns with your business model and expresses your company’s core values. A good logo design is simple, appealing, and easy for customers and viewers to quickly process. Some of the key components of a great logo are type, color palette and design. The scale, font and arrangement of the text you select will all make a difference in the feel and representation of your brand. A graphic designer will help you home in on the colors that best represent your identity and help you keep the color palette simple. The design of your logo includes the shapes you select and the way the color and type are arranged together. Investing in the services of a professional to create your logo design is likely a smart investment for any size business. Nationally, the average price range for a logo designer ranges from $170 to $250.

How much do web designers charge?

The average cost for hiring a web designer varies greatly depending on the scope of the work, which may range from building a site from scratch to rebranding an existing one, as well as the amount of content and graphics the designer will create. In general, the more complex the project, the more time the design agency will have to spend. Because web designers often work on an hourly basis, the longer the project, the higher the costs; you can count on the web designer spending at minimum 10 hours to create a very basic website with just a handful of pages with few elements. Prices also depend on the designer’s skill set, the process, and the company’s rates. In general, the national average cost for a basic website package starts at $500, but a customized website can cost as much as $2,000 or more. Here are typical average hourly rates, broken out by the complexity of the work:

Basic layout and user interface: $15-$40 per hour

Content management system design: $20-$50 per hour

Custom website design with custom code: $45-$75 per hour

What should you look for in a website designer?

A professional web designer creates the look and feel of your website, collaborating with you to choose colors, creating logos and other branding materials, establishing page layouts, and creating sample pages. An important part of web design is making sure the site is functional, meets your goals, and is easy for users to navigate. When you’re looking to hire a web designer, start by reviewing the person’s portfolio. Look for samples of work that match what you envision for your website, including experience building the types of pages or features you want. Make sure the web designer is familiar with your industry and understands both industry trends and web design trends — an old-fashioned or out-of-touch site will turn customers away rather than intrigue them.

Because web designers tend to work as freelancers on a project basis, they must be excellent communicators, willing to manage their own work, and available on your schedule. Some critical skills, such as working collaboratively and responding enthusiastically to feedback, aren’t core to good web design, but make working with a web designer much easier. Finally, look for a web designer who has cross-functional knowledge, such as understanding marketing and conversion rate optimization in addition to web design.

What do you look for in a web design company?

The web design company you choose must be able to interpret your company’s mission and identity and turn it into an appealing website that connects with potential customers. They must help you reach your target audience and meet your business goals. A web design agency should have on staff both talented web designers, with fresh ideas and extensive technical and creative skills, and a marketing team that knows how to drive traffic to your site, encourage visitor engagement, and convert visitors into customers. Web designers should be able to build in search optimization and integrate your site with a content management system and e-commerce tools. Look, too, for a website design company that understands responsive design and can optimize your website for mobile devices and desktop browsers. The right web design company understand current design and website trends, has experience building sites in a variety of industries (not just yours), and has an expansive portfolio of live websites. Finally, don’t simply hire the cheapest bidder — in web design, as in all things, you get what you pay for.